{"podcast":{"title":"Dog Grooming Business Help & Support","slug":"dog-grooming-business-help-support-3902059","podcast_index_feed_id":3902059,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/dog-grooming-business/","website_url":"HTTPS://www.petpassiontoprofit.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4c1bddc3-e64d-45b2-8623-2b719433f628/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-05-at-12-00-56.jpeg","author":"Bill Betts","episode_count":192,"summary":"Welcome to the Dog Grooming Business Help & Support podcast, your go-to resource for everything you need to succeed in the dog grooming industry. Whether you're an aspiring business owner looking to start your own grooming business or a seasoned professional aiming to refine your business skills, mindset and expand your clientele, this podcast is here to offer valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice. Join us as we delve into a variety of topics essential to running a successful dog grooming business. From diversifying your business and understanding pet behaviour to navigating the intricacies of business management and marketing, we've got you covered. Each episode features industry experts, experienced groomers, and business strategists who share their knowledge and experiences to help you thrive. Tune in and discover how to enhance your services, build a loyal customer base, and achieve your business goals. Subscribe now and take the first step towards growing a profitable and fulfilling dog grooming business. Let's make your passion for pets a pathway to success! A big thank you to our sponsor Lopay (www.lopay.com). If you would like to try out Lopay you can have £…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T16:21:33.874269+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-grooming-business-help-support-3902059"},"episode":{"title":"The Grooming Staff Shortage: Can Dog Groomer Jobs Fix the Problem?","slug":"the-grooming-staff-shortage-can-dog-groomer-jobs-fix-the-problem","published_at":"2026-03-13T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-grooming-business-help-support-3902059/the-grooming-staff-shortage-can-dog-groomer-jobs-fix-the-problem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-grooming-business-help-support-3902059","url":"HTTPS://www.petpassiontoprofit.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/23b8ed39-41fe-4740-b40c-8067802c4560.mp3","summary":"Finding good groomers is one of the biggest challenges facing salon owners today. In this episode, Bill is joined by entrepreneur and multi-salon owner David Charlton to talk about the recruitment crisis in the grooming industry – and a brand new platform designed to help solve it. David shares his journey from working as a police officer to running four successful grooming salons , and the hiring challenges that pushed him to create Dog Groomer Jobs , a platform built specifically to connect grooming businesses with groomers looking for work. In this conversation they discuss: Why it’s so difficult for salons to find experienced groomers The difference between hiring for skill and hiring for culture The reality of running multiple grooming salons Why fair pay is essential if the industry wants to attract better talent How a dedicated job platform could make recruitment easier for both salons and groomers The episode also touches on the wider issues facing the industry, including the growing gap between home-based groomers and traditional salons. If you’re a salon owner struggling to recruit – or a groomer wondering what opportunities exist in the industry – this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on the future of grooming employment. You can explore the platform here: doggroomerjobs.com As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay , the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions . And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit: https://petpassiontoprofit.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and shar…","meta_description":"Finding good groomers is one of the biggest challenges facing salon owners today. 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